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Sewerage Plant Operator

Business Umbrella


Job Location:

Abu Dhabi - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted: 22 August 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
  • Operate monitor and maintain sewerage treatment plant systems including pumps blowers valves tanks pipelines filters and related electromechanical equipment to ensure continuous and safe plant operations.

  • Monitor plant performance through control panels gauges meters alarms and routine inspections and record operating data such as flow rates pressure chemical dosing sludge levels and equipment status.

  • Start up shut down and regulate treatment processes to maintain required operating parameters and support compliance with internal quality environmental and safety standards.

  • Conduct routine plant housekeeping cleaning lubrication minor troubleshooting and first-line preventive maintenance while escalating faults or abnormal conditions to the supervisor or maintenance team.

  • Collect wastewater sludge and treated water samples as required and support testing reporting and process adjustments based on operational needs.

  • Ensure proper handling and dosing of treatment chemicals and safe disposal or transfer of sludge and waste materials in line with approved procedures.

  • Respond quickly to plant emergencies breakdowns leaks blockages overflow risks and alarm conditions to minimize disruption and protect health safety and the environment.

  • Coordinate with maintenance HSE and operations teams during inspections shutdowns audits and repairs and maintain accurate daily logbooks and shift handover notes.

Requirements
  • Diploma ITI or technical certification in mechanical electrical environmental water treatment or a related field.

  • 2 to 5 years of experience in sewerage treatment plants wastewater treatment plants water utilities or similar process operations.

  • Practical knowledge of pumps motors blowers valves chlorination or chemical dosing systems sludge handling and basic process control.

  • Ability to read gauges meters checklists and operating instructions and maintain accurate records and shift reports.

  • Familiarity with workplace safety procedures confined space awareness PPE use and safe chemical handling.

  • Physically fit and willing to work in shifts outdoors and in plant operating environments.

  • Basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to respond calmly to alarms breakdowns and emergency situations.

  • GCC or UAE experience is preferred.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and overtime as per company policy.

  • Accommodation transportation and medical insurance if provided by company policy.

  • Annual leave and air ticket as per company policy or local labor law.

  • Stable long-term opportunity with exposure to essential utilities operations.

Suggested skills
  • Wastewater Treatment

  • STP Operations

  • Pumps and Valves

  • Chemical Dosing

  • Preventive Maintenance

  • HSE Compliance

  • Shift Operations

Best field values
  • Industry: Utilities Environmental Services Facilities Services or Water Treatment.

  • Job Type: Full time.

  • Work Experience: 25 years.